The Super Bowl Sunday matchup between the Knicks and Lakers was supposed to be a bicoastal ratings bonanza featuring the NBA’s two marquee franchises. What happens when the biggest markets have the worst teams?

Executives at the Detroit Three auto makers have banged their heads against the walls for decades trying to compete with German luxury sedans. Some fresh data from Truecar.com suggests they should focus more on the strong premium franchises they already have, hiding in plain sight.

Small-town shopkeepers who have been peddling RadioShack products out of their hardware or appliance or general electronics or corner drug stores across America have been waiting to hear where they stand in the plan for the retailer’s future.

A group of Brazilian unions are suing McDonald’s Corp.’s Latin America franchisee, Arcos Dorados, alleging labor law violations that include paying less than the minimum wage and prohibiting employees from taking required breaks.

While New York’s other franchises are mired in play that is mediocre at best, the Islanders have won 10 of their last 11 games and are treating their fans to some excellent hockey in the team’s final year on Long Island.

Wendy’s plans to sell another 500 of its restaurants to franchisees as it seeks to cut down on spending. Wendy’s also gave a disappointing outlook for 2015 and reported preliminary revenue for its fourth quarter that missed expectations.